Cultivation :Low-maintenance. Plant in friable rich soil at base of support tree, wall or fence, and allow it to climb. Tolerates some amount of waterlogging and salinity. Grows faster when located in sunnier spot. Propagate by stem cuttings and seeds (if available).

Etymology :Genus epithet 'Epipremnum' derived from the Greek terms 'epi' (upon) and 'premna' (tree stump), a reference to the epiphytic growth habit of plants from this genus. Species epithet 'pinnatum' refers to pinnately-lobed shape of mature leaves.

Ethnobotanical Uses :Edible Plant Parts (Edible Leaves)Food (Herb & Spice)Edible Plant Parts (Edible Leaves), Medicinal[Others]: Medicinal: Leaves and stems traditionally used as poultice to treat rheumatism, fractures and skin diseases. Also used as remedy for dysentery. Extracts of plant have reported to be a strong inhibitor against human breast cancer and leukemia cells. Used as traditional anti-cancer remedy -- fresh leaves are slowly boiled until they disintegrate into a wheatgrass-like broth, which can be mixed with rock sugar and drunk. Food: Leaves can also be boiled with red beans and red dates to make a sweet dessert with cooling and anti-inflammatory properties.

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